Over-the-counter medications for acid reflux or heartburn block the production of stomach acid. Which of the following cells are directly affected by this medication?

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Parietal cells are directly affected by over-the-counter medications for acid reflux or heartburn, as these cells are responsible for the production of stomach acid (hydrochloric acid). Medications such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 receptor blockers target the acid-producing mechanism of these cells to reduce acid secretion.

Over-The-Counter Medications for Acid Reflux or Heartburn Block the Production